Systems/Rapid Prototype Engineer

INTRODUCTION:  A small and rapidly growing autonomous business unit (< 100 people) within a two-billion dollar/year publicly traded company, our San Diego location is seeking technical leaders in our Embedded Computing Systems group.Join our Systems Engineering Team!We are designing the latest generation of rugged real-time embedded computing systems for a variety of mission critical applications on today’s most advanced military platforms. We have competitive salaries, industry leading benefits, and career growth opportunities.  In addition, we foster a work environment that is fun to work in through periodic organized events/outings and regular recognition of achievement.  This position represents a key role in our team, providing technical leadership on our most important programs. Be a part of a dynamic  technical team at Curtiss-Wright.  All of our engineering positons offer the opportunity for creative, hands-on "beginning to end" design, development and innovation  in sub-systems within embedded computing at our San Diego facilities.Postion Responsibilities: Participate in proposal effort for quick turn system solutions Design, develop and implement cost-effective test procedures for systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience presenting to team utilizing MS Office or other presentation tools Proven multitasking skills Experience with shell scripting for VxWorks and Unix Robust  electrical/electronic problem solving skills and an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment Complete complex tasks with minimal supervision Essential Skills and Experience: Experience with COTS hardware including VME and cPCI modules Experience with integration and test of systems with VxWorks, Linux, Windows O/S including the creation and implementation of test strategies 5-7 Years SW/HW design experience for embedded, real-time applications a plus MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: ·  BS or MS in Computer Sciences or Electronic Engineering Curtiss-Wright Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V. Compensation & Benefits: Curtiss Wright Controls, Embedded Computing offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, optional life and accidental insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Cash Balance Program, Salary Continuation Plan (for Short Term Disability), Long-Term Disability, various supplemental medical and optional life insurances are also available. San Diego Site amenities made available to our employees include: gated parking, on-site fitness center, tennis, volleyball courts, on-site Deli, company events and our beautiful new facilities! See Job Description